HP Laser MFP 1000 series Reference Guide
Read this guide to get to know the printer control panel, learn how to interpret control panel light patterns, solve wireless connection problems, and find more information.
Printer control panel
NOTE: The buttons and button functions differ depending on your device model.
The control panel features a display screen and several buttons arranged in a logical layout. Key elements include:
- A numeric keypad (0-9, *, #)
- Navigation buttons (Left/Right arrows, OK, Back)
- Function buttons (ID Copy, Contrast, Scale, Information, Wireless, Fax, Copy, Scan, Menu, Cancel, Start)
- Power button with a status light
- Control panel display
- Status light
- 1 ID Copy button
- Initiates an ID copy function.
- 2 Contrast button
- Adjusts the contrast of the display.
- 3 Scale button or Scan button
- Controls scaling for copies or initiates a scan.
- 4 Information button or Wireless button
- Accesses information or manages wireless settings.
- 5 Control panel display
- Shows status, menus, and messages.
- 6 Status light
- Indicates printer status (e.g., Ready, Error). ?/⚠️
- 7 Fax button
- Initiates fax functions (available on fax models).
- 8 Copy button
- Initiates copy functions.
- 9 Scan button
- Initiates scan functions.
- 10 Menu button
- Opens the printer's menu system.
- 11 OK button
- Confirms selections or actions.
- 12 Left/Right arrow buttons
- Navigates through menus or options.
- 13 Back button
- Returns to the previous screen or menu.
- 14 Fax buttons (Fax models only)
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- Numeric keypad: For entering fax numbers.
- Address book button: Accesses stored contacts.
- Redial/Pause button: Redials last number or pauses dialing.
- On Hook Dial button: Initiates dialing without a fax transmission.
- 15 Cancel button
- Cancels the current operation. ❌
- 16 Power button/Ready light
- Turns the printer on/off and indicates ready status. ?
- 17 Start button
- Starts a copy or scan job.
Control panel light patterns
| Light Pattern | Description | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Solid light | Ready | Printer is ready to operate. |
| Blinking green light | Initializing or processing | Printer is starting up or performing an operation. |
| Blinking orange light | Paper jam or out of paper | Indicates a paper feed issue. ⚠️ |
Printer operating environment guidelines
| Guideline | Description |
|---|---|
| ☀️ | Keep printer out of direct sunlight. |
| ?️ | Recommended temperature range: 17.5° - 25° C (63.5° - 77°F) |
| ? | Recommended humidity range: 30% - 70% |
| ? | Keep printer in well-ventilated area. |
| ⚠️ | Do not exceed voltage limits. |
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